MANA 2015

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We are incredibly excited to have the honor of hosting Dr. Aviva Romm at this year's MANA conference, Shine, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We took this opportunity to talk with her about why she thinks midwifery care can improve lifelong health, the impact of interprofessional tensions between maternity health providers, and critical opportunities for midwives to seize now.

MANA: Why have you chosen to present at Midwives Alliance of North America?

Albuquerque has "poquito de todo" - a little of everything! We enjoy great mountain views, petroglyphs, hot air balloons, art galleries and many opportunities for cultural learning. There are plenty of things to do in New Mexico no matter where your interests lie.

You might be surprised to learn that New Mexico is a great place to grow lavender, pecans, peanuts, grapes, pinto beans, and more. Of course, we are famous for producing the best chile peppers, a staple in New Mexican dishes.

ABOUT US

The Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), established in 1982, is a professional membership organization that promotes excellence in midwifery practice, endorses diversity in educational backgrounds and practice styles, and is dedicated to unifying and strengthening the profession, thereby increasing access to quality health care and improving outcomes for women, babies, families, and communities.